Controller

Addison Group

Plant City (FL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading company in accounting is seeking a Controller to oversee the entire accounting function, including AR/AP, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role will involve significant interaction with senior leadership to drive process improvements and strategic financial initiatives.

Qualifications

5 - 7 years of related experience in accounting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own the month-end and year-end close processes.
Oversee AR/AP, customer invoicing, and cash management.
Design and enforce accounting policies and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fluency in Microsoft Office

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

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Our client is looking for a new Controller to join their team! As Controller, you will lead the companies entire accounting function—overseeing AR/AP, general ledger, controls, reporting, and liaison with external stakeholders. You’ll be a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving scalable processes, system improvements, and financial initiatives in our high‑growth, operations‑driven business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stewardship & Month‑End Close

Own the month‑end and year‑end close processes—reviewing reconciliations (bank, GL, credit cards), journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, leases, tank/equipment inventory, and depreciation.
Ensure accuracy, GAAP compliance, and timely financial closes.

2. AR/AP & Cash Management

Oversee AR aging, customer invoicing, payment posting, and resolution of billing disputes. Monitor DSOs and collaborate with Sales/Customer teams.
Lead AP: vendor invoice review, payment batching, and monitoring terms to optimize cash flow; supervise expense report processes.
Cultivate cash management practices, working capital efficiency, and banking relations.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

Design, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal controls. Reduce operational risk and meet audit readiness (external/internal).
Coordinate SOX-like reviews, streamline financial workflows, and ensure compliance with regulations (GAAP, tax, industry‑specific).
Manage ERP changes/integrations, liaising with IT and external partners to ensure accurate configuration and data integrity. 5. Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis
Produce monthly management reports and financial statements; perform variance analysis and KPI monitoring.
Develop budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning; present actionable insights and financial recommendations to leadership.

6. Audit & Tax Coordination

Prepare audit-ready documentation; lead coordination with external auditors and tax advisors. Own timely tax filings and support compliance (including fuel or sales tax as applicable).

7. Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Mentor accounting staff; build a cohesive and effective team. Establish best practices, SOPs, and accountability.
Act as a key finance business partner—working across Sales, Ops, and Customer teams to provide financial insight and support growth initiatives.

Qualifications